Schmeeckle Reserve offering nature programs at UW-Stevens Point in March

Explore everything nature has to offer at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Schmeeckle Reserve this March.
 
Family Nature Programs are free, open to the public and led by UW-Stevens Point students studying environmental education and interpretation . Be prepared to go outside and dress for the weather. Meet at the Visitor Center, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, unless otherwise noted.
 
The following programs will be offered in March:

• “Rocky Relationships with Wildlife,” Friday, March 7, 6-7 p.m. Raccoons in the garbage and foxes in the hen house? Explore the complex connections we have with wildlife. Meet at the Menzel Pavilion.
• “Nature Know-How,” Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m.-noon. Investigate the survival strategies of some of the creatures found in Schmeeckle Reserve.
• “If You Care, Should You Leave It There?,” Saturday, March 8, 1-2 p.m. Have you seen an injured animal and wondered what you should do next? Join for a thought-provoking discussion about the delicate balance between human intervention and the natural world.
• “Whiskers in the Dark,” Saturday, March 8, 7-8 p.m. Test your senses, encounter critters, and try out the nocturnal lifestyle by exploring some of Schmeeckle’s research hot spots. Meet at the Menzel Pavilion.
• “It’s a Possum Party!,” Friday, March 14, 10 - 11 a.m. What’s the difference between a possum and an opossum? Experience the storybook “Possum in the House” by Kiersten Jenson and uncover the traits of these marvelous marsupials. You can even craft a friend of your own!
• “Leather: History of the Craft,” Friday, March 14, 6-7 p.m. Learn about the history and process of leather crafting while you make your own leather key tag.
• “Nature Journaling,” Saturday, March 15, 1-2 p.m. Destress while crafting your own nature journal. Meet at the Menzel Pavilion.
• “Super Squirrels,” Friday, March 28, 10 - 11 a.m. Have you ever wondered what squirrels that live in Schmeeckle are up to? Squirrels gather nuts and that helps humans and nature too. We’ll begin by reading Squirrel’s Family Tree by Beth Ferry before heading outside for a short walk. Bring a coat.
• “Build-A-Bird,” Friday, March 28, 6-7 p.m. From beaks to tail feathers, discover the fantastic traits of native birds of prey.
• “Lingering Monsters of Wetland Past,” Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m.-noon. Hike through Schmeeckle to reveal the history of myths from ancient monsters to drainage ditches. Meet at the Menzel Pavilion.
• “Fishy Senses,” Saturday, March 29, 5-6 p.m. Bring the family for an evening of engaging activities to explore how local fish can adapt to ecosystems.